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Tips & Traps for Building Decks, Patios, and Porches

ISBN10: 007158899X | ISBN13: 9780071588997

Tips & Traps for Building Decks, Patios, and Porches
ISBN10: 007158899X
ISBN13: 9780071588997
By R. Woodson

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There are plenty of do-it-yourself books on the market, but sound information about hiring and working with home improvement specialists is hard to come by. Written for homeowners who are hiring pros for large-scale home improvement, remodeling, and maintenance jobs, these titles feature visually appealing, easy-to-read layouts, and are packed with sidebars and callouts of special advice on how to hire a contractor. Written by an author who is a licensed Master Plumber as well as a licensed Class A Builder with almost three decades in the construction field, each title features: A focus on how to screen and hire home improvement pros Time and cost saving tips and techniques including cost estimating charts for materials and labor Advantages/disadvantages of various materials Site, design, planning, and maintenance considerations Explanations of different options, and the benefits and the drawbacks of each

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Should You Be Your Own Contractor for Home Improvements?

Chapter 2: Screening and Selecting Contractors

Chapter 3: Avoiding Zoning Problems

Chapter 4: Avoiding Violations of Covenants and Deed Restrictions

Chapter 5: Choosing a Design: Preparation of Working Plans and Specifications

Chapter 6: Selecting Suitable Sites for Each Type of Construction

Chapter 7: Hiring a General Contractor

Chapter 8: Avoiding Underground Obstacles

Chapter 9: Choosing a Suitable Type of Foundation

Chapter 10: Sample Pricing to Keep Your Contractor Honest

Chapter 11: The Bidding Process When Seeking a Contractor

Chapter 12: Putting It In Writing

INDEX

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